Thiensville Celebrates Christmas in the Village With Tree Lighting, New Tannenbaum Walk and Holiday Cookie Walk
Photo courtesy of Downtown Thiensville.
THIENSVILLE, Wis. — Holiday traditions and new attractions will bring seasonal cheer to Thiensville during Christmas in the Village, featuring the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, a new Tannenbaum Walk and the second annual Cookie Walk.
The festivities begin Saturday, November 28, with Shop Small Saturday throughout Thiensville. Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore local boutiques, dine at neighborhood restaurants and look for specials at participating businesses.
The Thiensville Christmas Tree Lighting will take place Friday, December 4, from 6 to 7 p.m., at its new location in Thiensville Village Park. Following last year’s strong turnout, the celebration is moving from the Walgreens location to the park to accommodate the popular community gathering.
The evening will feature holiday carols, hot chocolate and refreshments. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive aboard a Fire Department truck and help lead the tree-lighting countdown at 6:30 p.m. A new 21-foot string-light tree, made possible by Richmond Investment Services, will add to the park’s holiday display.
Also debuting this year is the Tannenbaum Walk, a display of decorated trees available to enjoy during park hours from December 4 through January 7, 2027. Families, friends, businesses and nonprofit organizations are invited to sponsor and decorate a tree to celebrate their organization, establish a family tradition or honor someone special. Only 20 trees are available for sponsorship.
The second annual Thiensville Cookie Walk returns Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at participating local businesses. Participants can reserve a $25 box and visit locations throughout the Village to collect 16 gourmet holiday cookies and sweet treats.
Cookie Walk boxes are on sale now. Participants should pick up their empty box and stop list at the Christmas Tree Lighting on December 4 between 6 and 7 p.m. Reserve a Cookie Walk box here.
Christmas in the Village is supported by presenting sponsors Mid-State Insurance and Auto-Owners Insurance. Special recognition goes to Richmond Investment Services for the new string-light tree in Village Park.
Additional sponsors and community partners include Port Washington State Bank, Remington’s River Inn, Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson, Egelhoff Lawn Mower Service, Thiensville Volunteer Fire Department, Village of Thiensville, Inside The Box, Splash, Junior Woman’s Club of Mequon–Thiensville, Tobin Jewelers, Town Bank, BP and Shully’s Cuisine & Events.
For event details and Tannenbaum Walk sponsorship information, visit downtownthiensville.com/christmas-tree-lighting.
About Downtown Thiensville
Downtown Thiensville’s mission is to host and promote experiences that engage and connect people to the Village of Thiensville. We work to create a welcoming, vibrant Village and to make Thiensville a place where people want to live, work, shop, dine, and play.
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